French Toast Croissant Casserole Rezept

Indulge in this irresistible French Toast Croissant Casserole, a show-stopping breakfast that's surprisingly easy to make! We start with flaky, authentic croissants (or brioche for a delightful twist) for a luxuriously rich texture. Imagine tender croissant cubes soaked in a creamy custard, studded with toasted pecans, and baked to golden perfection. Top with fresh strawberries macerated in sugar for a burst of summery sweetness, or drizzle with warm maple syrup for a classic finish. This impressive casserole is perfect for brunch parties, holidays, or any special occasion – and easily feeds a crowd!

Vorbereitung 30 Min.

Kochzeit 50 Min.

Kalorien 703.8 kcal

Eiweiß 35g

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Zutaten für French Toast Croissant Casserole

10 croissants
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon orange zest
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons diced cold butter
1 bottle maple syrup (for warming and serving)
powdered sugar (for dusting)
1 cup water
fresh strawberries (optional topping)
sugar (for macerating strawberries, optional topping)

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Zubereitung von French Toast Croissant Casserole

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
Cut 10 croissants into 1-inch pieces.
In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 cups milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
Gently fold the croissant pieces into the egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 2 hours).
Toast ½ cup pecan halves in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside.
Pour the croissant mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with toasted pecans.
Dot the top with 2 tablespoons of diced cold butter.
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving.
To make warm maple syrup: In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat and place a bottle of maple syrup in the hot water for 15 minutes to warm.
Serve warm, drizzled with warm maple syrup, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with fresh strawberries macerated in sugar (see optional topping instructions below).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

40 g

Sugar

117g

Fat

95g

Carbs

21g

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von French Toast Croissant Casserole?

French Toast Croissant Casserole dauert insgesamt etwa 80 Minuten – ungefähr 30 Minuten Vorbereitung und 50 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat French Toast Croissant Casserole?

French Toast Croissant Casserole hat etwa 703.8 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 35 g Eiweiß, 21 g Kohlenhydraten und 64 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für French Toast Croissant Casserole?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für French Toast Croissant Casserole sind Croissants, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Brown Sugar, Milk, Orange Peel. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.